This is a collection of essays on historiography written in the period between 1961 and 1994. Some of these were published in learned journals and books in Europe India and Australia while others appear in this book for the first time. Together they are

This seminal work by the founder of Annales School Marc Bloch discusses history writing from many perspectives rather than a singular method and what comprises history. The Historian’s Craft covers the issues concerning what comprises history. This book also deals with the concept of time historical observation criticism analysis and causation. Citing pieces of evidence from certain historyrelated documents such as the Commentaries of Julius Caesar and Protocols of the Elders of Zion he exemplifies the examples of history writing and forgeries. This book explains that the history based on judgemental aspect is something not to be done and provides a wider explanation rather than providing in normative terms. About the Author Marc Bloch (18861944) was the founder of the Annales School of th he founder of the Annales School of thought and the profound scholar of medieval French history. He was educated at Lycée Louis le Grand and served in the French Army as a Captain. He authored books such as Feudal Society The Royal Touch and French Rural History.

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This seminal work by the founder of Annales School Marc Bloch discusses history writing from many perspectives rather than a singular method and what comprises history. The Historian’s Craft covers the issues concerning what comprises history. This book also deals with the concept of time historical observation criticism analysis and causation. Citing pieces of evidence from certain historyrelated documents such as the Commentaries of Julius Caesar and Protocols of the Elders of Zion he exemplifies the examples of history writing and forgeries. This book explains that the history based on judgemental aspect is something not to be done and provides a wider explanation rather than providing in normative terms. About the Author Marc Bloch (18861944) was the founder of the Annales School of th he founder of the Annales School of thought and the profound scholar of medieval French history. He was educated at Lycée Louis le Grand and served in the French Army as a Captain. He authored books such as Feudal Society The Royal Touch and French Rural History.

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'Shourie has the anecdotal reasoning of Nirad Chaudhuri married to the writing style of Robert Ludlum. Both are in ample evidence in this book.' - India Today In this incisive commentary, Arun Shourie documents the ways in which our history textbooks have been doctored by leftist historians. Thoroughly researched and riveting, this study brings to light the techniques and frauds that a cabal of some of our best-known academicians has used to promote themselves, and to acquire control over institutions. And then to put these supposedly academic institutions to use. Shourie shows how, in the process, this cabal has perverted India's historical narrative, and thereby vitiated the country's public discourse. Two new chapters bring to light recent developments in the field: how, with their holy control over institutions. And then to put these supposedly academic institutions to use. Shourie shows how, in the process, this cabal has perverted India's historical narrative, and thereby vitiated the country's public discourse. Two new chapters bring to light recent developments in the field: how, with their holy scriptures having been repudiated in their holy cities, these 'historians' strive to retain their perches by dominating niche domains; how these efforts are bound to fail; but how their trajectory holds vital lessons for those who seek to replace them. A must read for every Indian who has an interest in the country's history and a stake in its future.

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This set of four volumes reflects the scholarship of one of the foremost historians of our time. It is a comprehensive collection of lectures and essays by Romila Thapar, with each focusing on a theme—Historiography, Pre-Mauryan and Mauryan India, Social and Cultural Transactions, and Religion and Society. Each of these includes an interview of the author by an expert in the field, who also introduces the essays in that volume.